View Full Version : [PC/XBOX 360] Left 4 Dead
Anyone else really looking forward to this ?
Basically it's a 4 player co-op game where you are trying to move from destination to destination whilst continuously fighting hordes of zombies.
Official Site (http://www.l4d.com/)
Another L4D site (http://www.left4dead411.com/)
Video footage of PC Gamer playing it here (http://www.pcgamerpodcast.com/video/podpress_trac/web/40/0/PCG_VP36.mp4)
It looks fantastic but I think that it will probably be unfortunately stamped on during the xmas period when it's due out.
Yea, remember seeing this on The 1Up Show a few weeks back, looked really good. Just waves and waves of fast moving zombies coming at you all the time, and the game judges how well you're doing, and throws more zombies at you if you're doing good, and slows the pace down a little if you're struggling.
I thought this was going to be a thread about more 360's breaking down...
looks like fun. Seems frantic at the best of times and the vomit on the screen is a...erm...nice touch!
I did not watch the video but the premise sounds similar to Zombie Master which is an HL2 mod.
If you are playing the human survivors, you have to work together to complete objectives to escape the zombies. If you are the titled zombie master, you can spawn different types of zombies and move them around RTS style.
Hadn't heard of this game before but am now officially excited :D
Savagexii
08-07-2007, 19:43
I think this game has me the most excited than any other that i can think of, it just sounds and looks like alot of fun! Can't wait.
I've been following this for a while, and it looks excellent... Can't wait.
Not heard of this before but that video makes me very interested....hope this turns out good
mjpartyboy
29-08-2008, 13:02
This sounds like it's shaping up nicely:
Who among us doesn't love killing zombies? Maybe it's due to the fact that the walking dead used to be our friends and neighbors, but there's no denying that zombies make great videogame villains. Apparently Valve Software feels the same way, as its next game is shaping up to be one of the finest zombie titles in quite some time. We've done numerous previews of Left 4 Dead over the last few months, but we only ever saw the PC version of the game. That is, until now. We had a chance to spend some time with the Xbox 360 game at Valve's offices in Bellevue yesterday, days before it was to be shown at this weekend's Penny Arcade Expo.
Before we leapt into the fray and started blasting the undead, however, we sat down with David Speyrer, the game's Engineer and Co-Project Manager, to take a look at the matchmaking system. He explained that, since Left 4 Dead's action is so heavily focused on the cooperative experience, they wanted to make it easy for friends to find each other online, both on Xbox Live and Steam. Both versions of the game will feature a built-in friends list in the main menu that will tell you what sort of matches each of your buddies is currently in. If they have a free slot open in their match, you'll be able to hop right in at any time, replacing whichever character is bot-controlled at the time. You'll also have the option of partying up with your friends and searching for maps, as well as hopping online with a friend who's playing splitscreen with you, regardless of whether or not they have an Xbox Live Gold account.
If you don't see anyone online or don't feel like joining a match that's currently in progress, you can easily and quickly create your own match, setting it up to be available to the public or making it invite-only. You'll also be able to tweak a few other options, including the difficulty level (easy, normal, hard, and impossible are your choices) and the map you'd like to play on. It was explained that, since Valve will be running the servers for both the Xbox 360 and PC versions of the game, they'll be able to track a bunch of different statistics that will make it easier to match similar players together. The amount of damage you take, the number of headshots you pull off, and the time it takes you to play through the levels are just a few of the determining factors here, although they said that they'll also have the ability to tweak the matchmaking system at any given time.
Left 4 Dead is comprised of four different and distinct campaigns, each of which is presented as a horror movie of sorts. The loading screens will feature movie posters complete with cheesy taglines like "Curing the Infection... One Bullet at a Time" and titles like "No Mercy" and "Blood Harvest". Writer and Co-Project Manager Chet Faliszek explained that the development team looked to movies like "Dawn of the Dead" for inspiration, so the movie theme could be viewed as an homage to the films of George Romero. Since Left 4 Dead has a built-in "director" (more on that later), this seems fitting.
Although we spent the majority of our day at Valve playing with three other people, we started out by playing through the first part of the "No Mercy" campaign with a few bots. You'll always be playing the game with three other characters, be they bots or humans, and, as we mentioned above, players can hop in and replace one of the bots at any time. Speyrer also mentioned that the game will have a "get up and make a sandwich" feature, allowing you to step away while a bot takes over your slot. If what we've seen of the bots (and what we know about our friends' skills) is any indication, sending all our friends off to make sandwiches could prove to be a winning strategy.
As the action kicked off, one of the first things we noticed was the fact that little hints will pop up from time to time, giving the player information on everything from how to open doors (and which ones will actually open) and when to reload or heal. We were told that, rather than put the player through a tutorial level, they'd learn the gameplay basics on the fly. Once you've done an action a few times, many of the hints will stop appearing, although there will still be on-screen indicators. You'll be able to see your teammates and their status (a blue highlight during normal moments, red when they are being attacked or have fallen), as well as the location of weapons, ammo, and health. Since most of the game takes place in the dark, these come in quite handy.
This was our first chance to go hands-on with the Xbox 360 version of the game, and the controls feel like they are pretty solid, although it did take a little time to get used to some of the difference between Left 4 Dead and other shooters. The sticks control your movement and aiming, while the right trigger is used to fire your equipped weapon. Hitting the left trigger will pull off a quick melee attack, while pressing the B button will allow you to reload your weapon. When you need to open or close doors, pressing the X button will perform that action, while you can use the Y button to switch weapons (you can carry either one or two pistols as your secondary weapon, and they'll never run out of ammo). Finally, the A button will make your character jump, and clicking the right analog stick will allow you to zoom, although the hunting rifle is the only weapon that supports this.
The one feature that comes in most handy is the quick spin-button, which is mapped to the right bumper. Since the game is so dark and your enemies are so numerous (and fast!), there will be a lot of moments when they'll get the jump on you. As the PC version's mouse-and-keyboard control scheme makes it much easier to turn around, the developers wanted to ensure that Xbox 360 owners would have the same ability. It wasn't long before spinning around with the right bumper was second nature, especially when we couldn't see where the threat was coming from. And make no mistake, there are a lot of threats to deal with as you play through the game.
While the majority of the enemies you face are your garden-variety zombies (referred to as "the common horde" by the developers), you'll also run into some special enemies from time to time. The first one we came in contact with was the Hunter, which is able to jump from far away and pin you down while slashing away. The Smokers, on the other hand, have the ability to grab you from a distance with their long tongues and pull you away from your compatriots. Boomers can vomit all over you, which not only dramatically blurs your vision, but also acts a pheromone that attracts any nearby zombies. The Tank is exactly what you'd expect, a hulking zombie that won't go down without a fierce fight. If he gets too close, he'll knock you to the ground and pound you into a pulp.
Once we were done with the first of five chapters in the "No Mercy" level, we took some time to wipe off our sweaty palms and chat about achievements. As was the case with The Orange Box and the Steam versions of the games available in the pack, you'll be able to look at your achievements at any time from the start menu. The developers saw the achievements (which are the same for the Xbox 360 and PC games) as a way to reward players for learning deeper tactics and valuable skills, rather than throwing them out there for simply finishing the levels or killing a certain number of zombies.
Many of the achievements can be viewed as challenges that will fundamentally change the way that you play through the game, similar to those seen in Half-Life 2. For instance, there's one that rewards players for making it through a level without taking any damage, which seems completely insane to anyone who's played the game. Some of the others include Tongue Lasher, which you'll earn for killing a Smoker that's grabbed you with his tongue, and Towering Inferno, which is given for hitting a Tank with a molotov cocktail. Then there are the "rite of passage" achievements, which reward players for performing certain (and highly dangerous) actions. For instance, Fill Up the Tank gives you an achievement for taking down a Tank without any help from your fellow survivors. You'll need to go for this one with three buddies, since the bots will automatically try to chip in.
With that, we decided to take a look at a new level that has only been glimpsed in screenshots. Called "Blood Harvest", this level leaves the urban environments far behind and heads out into the country. While it might seem to be safer in an area with a lower population density, it quickly became apparent that this wasn't the case at all. The level began in an abandoned railway car that was being used as a safehouse, and we loaded up on ammo and health packs in preparation for the upcoming battle.
Taking a look around the safe area revealed a number of different weapons, each of which was suited for a particular type of play. For instance, while the shotgun was perfect for the up-close-and-personal style of combat found in the urban environments, the hunting rifle worked a bit better out in the country, since there was a much longer line of sight. It seems like the assault rifle will be the best all-around weapon, although the SMG actually felt a bit more powerful than one would expect. The safehouse also had a bunch of graffiti and messages scrawled on the walls, which is how the developers will be fleshing out the story and giving players a glimpse into what is happening to the world.
By far the coolest element of the game is the virtual director, which will ensure that the game never play out the same way twice, by changing where items can be found as well as where and when enemies will appear. For instance, the first time we played through the "Blood Harvest" level, we came to a large field that was full of head-high cornstalks and had to deal with a bunch of common zombies, then make our way into an abandoned farmhouse to grab some health packs. However, the second time we played it, we ran into a pack of zombies before getting to the field, and found that there weren't any health packs inside the house at all. This is a fairly simple example of how the director system will work, but we noticed dozens of other instances as we played through the game.
Above all, the development team has done an excellent job of creating a foreboding atmosphere, and it always feels like danger is just around the corner. Since there aren't any scripted events and the director has control over what appears and when, you'll never know when you'll turn a corner and run into a pack of the flesh-eating undead. The battle in the cornfield was one of the most intensely terrifying experiences I've ever encountered in my years of gaming, especially the time when we heard a witch (the most powerful of the zombies, she won't attack unless provoked) crying somewhere in the dead stalks. Knowing that a single stray bullet could bring her wrath down upon us was particularly harrowing, and we tried our best to sneak through the field undetected. There are also what the team is terming "Crescendo Moments," during which you'll be able to prepare for the coming attack before doing something (such as answering a rescue call on a radio) that will trigger it.
Amazingly, the three-plus hours we spent with Left 4 Dead went by far too quickly, and I found that my hands were trembling when I put the controller down. We even had a chance to talk about the competitive multiplayer, which will feature four-on-four action, with one team being comprised of survivors and the other of special zombies (as well as the rest of the horde). As the zombies, you'll be able to work together to separate the survivors in an attempt to keep them from getting to the next safehouse. For instance, one player might grab another with the Smoker's tongue while another blinds a second player by vomiting on him or her with the Boomer. Once the survivors are confused and separated, it's much easier for the horde to take them out. We can't wait to check out this mode, which sounds like extra frosting on an already-delicious cake. Left 4 Dead is proof that when it comes to gaming, zombies are still at the top of the food chain.
http://uk.xbox360.gamespy.com/xbox-360/left-4-dead/906285p1.html
Sounding like a great game to play with people on your friends list :)
Jedibitch
29-08-2008, 13:15
if the co-op works well then this will be a right laugh!
It's looking better and better :notworthy
On 1up.com they've posted some exclusive videos of 360 footages of L4D running.
http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/21208
http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/21207
http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/21204
The actual streaming videos don't seem to be working at the minute but just beneath the videos, at the bottom right, you can download them.
I think Valve really want to put a lot of effort into the 360 version, you get the impression they don't want any ****ups this time.
mjpartyboy
30-08-2008, 08:53
I watched those videos last night this morning and this looks like it will be a great laugh with friends and mayhem.
SGP_Mustang
02-09-2008, 00:37
Looking forward to this
If this works well, it could be the best 4-player co-op game for the 360. Definitely looking forward to this.
SpaceCoyote
02-09-2008, 09:10
I love zombie games and this sounds amazing.
I can almost guarantee that most of my friends won't be buying it though :(
Will have to set some games up on here.
What's the release date for this? Sorry to be lazy, but I'm at work.
captaineyecatch
02-09-2008, 09:41
Slightly disappointing those gameplay clips - theres no body dismemberment - with a shotgun you should be abel to take legs/arms/heads off. Also is there team damage ? as on console with the slower/less precise aiming its going to be hard not to hit your teammates.
Slightly disappointing those gameplay clips - theres no body dismemberment - with a shotgun you should be abel to take legs/arms/heads off. Also is there team damage ? as on console with the slower/less precise aiming its going to be hard not to hit your teammates.
Probably far too fast paced to handle full body dismemberment though saying that the engine is quite old now. Heads definitely explode though which is at least something :D
There is team damage but from what I can gather it's not going to be easy to kill each other unless you stand still and let a team mate pump 2 - 3 clips into you. Valve are being very particular about not letting griefers be able to ruin the game though I'm sure there's always something they haven't thought of.
The release date is November 18th (well in America at least but I assume it's worldwide) to coincide with Half Lifes 10th Anniversary.
...and another one for the must buy list.
...and another one for the must buy list.
Ditto...about time we got some decent co-op gaming on the go ;)
mjpartyboy
06-09-2008, 10:47
Ars Technica aren't keen on the 360's controls:
http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2008/09/02/pax08-left-4-dead-is-better-with-a-keyboard
Joytiq didn't mind:
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/01/pax-2008-hands-on-left-4-dead-x360/
I don't like some of the changes and would prefer a few options, or even better fully customisable buttons like The Orange Box (all games should have this option).
They mentioned dedicated servers for Xbox too - wonder though if this means you'll be able to have private rooms on said servers.
That control scheme sounds mental though.
Ars Technica aren't keen on the 360's controls:
http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2008/09/02/pax08-left-4-dead-is-better-with-a-keyboard
the same button that fires your weapon is used to heal your friends though there are other unused buttons on the controller.
:nuts:
I cannot WAIT for this game!, defo top of my game list for the last half of 2008!!!, with Colonial Marines a close 2nd :)
Both games requiring frequent changes of underwear from what I've seen too :help:
I've read on various sites that the controls are supposed to be fine and even pretty good. One of the PC guys at 1UP who is more or less only a PC player, especially for FPS, said the controls felt very good for the 360.
Of course I haven't played it yet but I'm sure Valve would take any negative feedback very seriously and here's hoping they provide fully customisable controls in the final retail.
mjpartyboy
11-09-2008, 10:42
Some news:
If you're still bummed about the delay of Valve's upcoming zombie masher, Left 4 Dead, cheer up a bit as company co-founder Gabe Newell confirmed with Videogamer that a demo of the title is coming our way. Newell said on the report:
"We will be releasing demos for both the Xbox and for the PC. I don't know what the date is for release on that, though. I think it's going to contain the first part of one of the campaigns. I think it'll probably be Hospital [level] but I'm not sure."
Oh, and don't worry, you'll be able to share the fun with or without your buddies as Newell adds, "Oh yeah...You'll be able to play single-player and co-op in the demo." However, Newell didn't specify any release date for the demo. Check out the latest details on the game and make sure to hit the jump for the latest video.
Yes, it sucks waiting two more weeks for Valve's Left 4 Dead after it was slightly delayed. However, game writer Chet Faliszek did give us more info on this anticipated, zomber fodder-filled title through 1UP's report.
According to the report, the DLC content in Left 4 Dead will be "rolling much more quickly" than in the FPS hit Team Fortress 2. Released in October 2007, one of the initial content updates to TF2 (not counting interface/Steam changes) was the Gold Rush content released this recent April. Faliszek explained that DLC plans for Left 4 Dead include more campaign missions, levels, enemies and to the delight of the zombie pyros, a flamethrower will be added "not long after launch".
Also, according to the report, the Xbox Live support of the title will be running on dedicated servers, which means there would be a high chance of having no lag interruption during your online zombie fragfest. Valve didn't really disclose how many servers they would have running, the report said that they company implied that "they'd have everyone covered".
Getting closer to release :)
Looking forward to this more then any other title this year...hope it doesn't disappoint!
Achievements have just been announced:
http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/left-4-dead/achievements/
Going to be hard pushed to get 1000 looking at that list!
Can't believe they've gone for a zombie genocide achievement (53000+ kills) - the similar one on Dead Rising took almost forever to get.
Looks like we are going to have to have a fair few zombie culling sessions then :D
/cocks shotgun
'let's roll!"
WeaselFierce
21-10-2008, 08:45
Looking forward to this. Been a while since I've really got into any online gaming seriously.
Headset communication is going to be a must in this game I think.
mjpartyboy
21-10-2008, 11:23
I read about the versus mode recently, Survivors vs. Infected, but I assume the campaign is you against AI zombies?
TigaSefi
21-10-2008, 11:29
Sounds good. Might have to read up on this. Grr timing not good for this one. GoW2 will blow it out of the water!
I'm not bothered about GOW2 though...couldn't get into the 1st one and so not fussed about playing the sequel...I know I'm in the minority though :lol:
entrywound
21-10-2008, 13:57
I'm quite looking forward to this, but will definitely give the forthcoming demo a good going over before committing to a purchase, with other titles I'm interested in coming out soon, too. But surely everyone knows zombies move slowly and not at breakneck speeds?!
I'm not bothered about GOW2 though...couldn't get into the 1st one and so not fussed about playing the sequel...I know I'm in the minority though :lol:
There's at least two of us.. I'll certainly play it when I'm good and ready, and I'm sure it'll be a solid shooter, but I'm just not excited by it atm.
Left4Dead looks excellent though.. I'm hoping it's going to mix up the FPS genre a little.
PaulieC79
21-10-2008, 14:40
I've not purchased any new games in ages, then like buses, they all come along at once. Deadspace, GOW2, Left 4 Dead, Farcry 2. It's going to be an expensive couple of months and Xmas! This game looks very good, will be trying the demo first though.
grounded_dreams
21-10-2008, 15:39
They are going to announce it just before halloween the date, but they reckon early November.
Really like the look of this game, been keeping an eye on it for ages.
Probably won't pick it up though as this sort of games causes me to get really panicky (even the zombie mini-game in saints row 2 freaks me out after a short while) and I will stop playing it after a couple of goes unless someone in the room while im playing :brickwall anyone else have this problem with zombie games?
:cry:
Glad there are a few forumites getting this. Definitely planning to pick it up, but I suspect it'll work best with a consistent group of players.
mjpartyboy
22-10-2008, 13:13
Have you seen the Achievements? It's going to be a tough 1000G but a lot of them encourage team work.
Damage Inc
22-10-2008, 13:34
Really like the look of this game, been keeping an eye on it for ages.
Probably won't pick it up though as this sort of games causes me to get really panicky (even the zombie mini-game in saints row 2 freaks me out after a short while) and I will stop playing it after a couple of goes unless someone in the room while im playing :brickwall anyone else have this problem with zombie games?
:cry:
does metal really make you strong?
Just had a look at the achievements. See what you mean about teamwork. Should be great fun trying to get them though.
I'm really looking forward to this. I agree, expensive month with Farcry and GOW2!!
Whos getting the 360 version then???
VintageWhino
23-10-2008, 14:02
Whos getting the 360 version then???
:thumbs:
This well be the heir to the COD4 crown for live play...
We might have to have a few groups of 4 then, Stargate style....SG1, SG2, SG3 etc
mjpartyboy
23-10-2008, 14:31
Whos getting the 360 version then???
360 version for me. I thought this was just getting a 360 and PC release. The 360 is getting dedicated servers too. :)
Whos getting the 360 version then???
Picking this one up day of release on the 360 - unless reviews say it is utter tosh - but hopefully they won't:thumbs:
I doubt even bad reviews will put me off buying it :D
I think being a part of a core group of players will make a big difference...hope quite a few on here pick it up :)
PaulieC79
24-10-2008, 09:37
Getting the 360 version. I can only afford 1 game next month and this has now jumped above GoW2, which will have to wait until Xmas.
360 for me too. I just think there'll likely be more people to play with on that platform.
Remember you can play as the zombies too - so just because we have more than 4 playing it doesn't mean we need multiple groups.
SGP_Mustang
24-10-2008, 14:18
Is this coming to the PS3?
mjpartyboy
25-10-2008, 21:26
Is this coming to the PS3?
Not at the moment and there hasn't been an announcement to say it will.
mjpartyboy
26-10-2008, 15:04
We should see the demo in early November and it will include four player co-op:
http://kotaku.com/5061421/left-4-dead-demo-confirmed-for-early-november
http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Left-4-Dead-Demo-Coming-After-Halloween-12829.html
thought they might have released the demo for halloween
Left 4 Dead Official Movie 1 (http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/action/left4dead/video/6200402/left-4-dead-official-movie-1?hd=1)
The demo has been announced officially for 11th November with early preorders on Steam (and on 360 in North America) getting early access to the demo next thursday.
There doesn't seem to be any early access to the demo for 360 owners outside of North America though I'm not that bothered since next weekend I'm pretty sure quite a few people will be playing Gears Of War 2. November 11th is perfect timing for the demo.
Savagexii
01-11-2008, 09:15
Neat trailer, if I wasn't already stoked for this now then that would have helped, bring it on.
mjpartyboy
01-11-2008, 09:17
$10 million marketing campaign and two TV spots:
Left 4 Dead TV Spot #1 - L4D News (http://www.left4dead411.com/news/2008/10/left-4-dead-tv-spot-1/)
They should have released this yesterday on Halloween. Not only was it a Friday, it's the ideal day to release a zombie game and whether it's released now or two weeks after Gears 2, it's still being released in the same month as it.
This just gets better and better, i think this is my number one game now, above Gears2
When we choose our online teams can I bagsy the token black guy please? :)
WeaselFierce
01-11-2008, 12:50
That intro movie had more tension and suspense in 4 minutes than the entire Resident Evil film series to date!
Would have been nice to be playing the demo for Halloween but never mind. Nearly here now.
When we choose our online teams can I bagsy the token black guy please? :)
Can i be the Wayne Ronney character then please
Well the early access to the demo of this goes live today so impressions if anyone gets to try it :)
Apparently over at Gamestop if you fill out this page (http://www.gamestop.com/gs/landing/l4dearly/default.aspx) leaving the transaction id blank but putting in a valid email address you will get a code (for either 360 or PC depending on what you chose. They apparently don't check for transaction ID and lots of people have said they've been getting codes through to their email.
ShakeyJake
06-11-2008, 10:21
The intro video is up for download on XBL. Looks pretty cool.
Wendelius
06-11-2008, 11:38
2 great hands-on articles:
- The Campaign mode: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2008/11/04/eight-hands-on-left-4-dead-impressions/
- The versus mode: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2008/11/05/the-livid-dead-l4d-versus-mode/
Wendelius
SpaceCoyote
06-11-2008, 11:54
Thanks for the links Wendelius, my expectation is growing for this daily.
Would be interested in being part of a team when it is live.
My only problem is that I'll only be able to play after my 6 year son has gone to bed.
entrywound
06-11-2008, 13:29
This has recently come down in price over at Game (http://www.thedvdforums.com/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=50&url=http://www.game.co.uk/Xbox360/Action/FirstPersonShooter/~r334036/Left-4-Dead/?s=left%204%20dead), to £35.99. With various codes and what not floating around the internet, I pre-ordered my copy this morning, for £30 or thereabouts all in. Not bad at all, I only hope it lives up to my expectations. Oh, and thanks for the heads up on the demo, I've filled the form in as you never know!
subdude2k
06-11-2008, 14:43
I'm really looking forward to getting this. I was going to get it through Steam
but may pick it up on the 360 instead if that'll mean there will be more people to
team up with / against :)
I think they should have included more than just the 3 characters, so you had more selection, maybe they will release characters in updates?
Ghost Dog
06-11-2008, 17:50
I think they should have included more than just the 3 characters, so you had more selection, maybe they will release characters in updates?
Isn't it 4 characters (the old guy, the biker guy, the black guy and the girl)?
alphatyrant
06-11-2008, 18:20
Well the early access to the demo of this goes live today so impressions if anyone gets to try it :)
Apparently over at Gamestop if you fill out this page (http://www.gamestop.com/gs/landing/l4dearly/default.aspx) leaving the transaction id blank but putting in a valid email address you will get a code (for either 360 or PC depending on what you chose. They apparently don't check for transaction ID and lots of people have said they've been getting codes through to their email.
Got to be worth a try :)
Isn't it 4 characters (the old guy, the biker guy, the black guy and the girl)?
Yeah sorry ment 4
I guess my D.O.B. means I'll have to be the old guy :suspect:
Wendelius
06-11-2008, 20:54
I got it on Steam and just completed the demo (single player with AI. Not ready to join strangers on that game).
Wow. Talk about intense.
I still think that zombies shouldn't run. But this is crazy. They come left, right, centre, up top and from below (seeing them clamber over half collapsed walls to reach you is scary). Your team shoots a passage into the zombies with shouts of "Reloading!" or "Hunter!" to let you know when not to rush into the fray or when you are about to be pounced on by a scary zombie. And when a Boomer barfs on you, all bets are off! Your sight goes gooey and zombies from all over the place suddenly find you even more appetising. :help:
I don't play shooters and I'm a scaredy cat. But this has got the mood and the grainy (configurable) look of a zombie B movie down to a tee.:thumbs:
Fun times.
Wendelius
Moldiver
06-11-2008, 21:01
ah man, that sounds ace. cant wait for the demo. graphics are looking much better than the early footage i saw as well, and the intro on marketplace is awesome.
Wendelius
06-11-2008, 21:15
Graphics are not showcase graphics. But they make up for that plenty with the atmosphere, shadows and smoke and grainy scary looks. Also, by having all those zombies rush you at the same time. Besides, you don't have too much time to sightsee. :)
Wendelius
So i take it you have to purchase the game on stream b4 you can get the demo?
Wendelius
06-11-2008, 23:08
So i take it you have to purchase the game on stream b4 you can get the demo?
Correct.
Wendelius
Kinda defeats the point of a demo really.
Good point, i guess you dont even have the option to cancel your order after playing the demo if you dont like it either!?
Wendelius
06-11-2008, 23:45
Kinda defeats the point of a demo really.
I agree. Don't know about cancelling. But since I was billed on pre-ordering, I kinda doubt it. The RPS links I posted kinda sold it to me, so I decided to take the plunge.
Demo is fun so looking forward to the full game and playing the demo with friends over the week-end though.
Wendelius
Well that gamestop link actually worked (they must have crappy programmers if they don't even check for transaction ids!) and i've been playing it online for most of the night.
It's absolutely fantastic and I really can't wait to get my hands on the full game.
I played about 6 - 7 games at least and there was no lag at all during any of the games, smooth as butter.:thumbs:
Each game was different too, the AI Director is an evil *******, the way you hear sounds from one direction and then have zombies either appear behind you/from above you etc. No game's been the same so far.
The demo goes public worldwide next tuesday (people who preordered only get it early for a few days) and I highly advise anyone to give it a go, it's a blast and it will be more fun to play with forumite/friends than random americans. Though funnily enough every single random person I met was actually pretty cool. One guy even said something like 'I've been waiting for this game my entire life!' :lol: The way the game makes you work together doesn't give you time for any messing around/griefing. Really well thought out design.
Sounds good. This has been on my wish list and is one game I may just have to buy near release!
Heavy marketing on this one too - arrived in victoria train station yesterday, to find tons of floor adverts all over the station for this.
captaineyecatch
07-11-2008, 00:58
Well that gamestop link actually worked (they must have crappy programmers if they don't even check for transaction ids!) and i've been playing it online for most of the night.
It's absolutely fantastic and I really can't wait to get my hands on the full game.
I played about 6 - 7 games at least and there was no lag at all during any of the games, smooth as butter.:thumbs:
Each game was different too, the AI Director is an evil *******, the way you hear sounds from one direction and then have zombies either appear behind you/from above you etc. No game's been the same so far.
The demo goes public worldwide next tuesday (people who preordered only get it early for a few days) and I highly advise anyone to give it a go, it's a blast and it will be more fun to play with forumite/friends than random americans. Though funnily enough every single random person I met was actually pretty cool. One guy even said something like 'I've been waiting for this game my entire life!' :lol: The way the game makes you work together doesn't give you time for any messing around/griefing. Really well thought out design.
So the 360 version works ok?? Or are you on about the pc version ??
So the 360 version works ok?? Or are you on about the pc version ??
360 version :)
No problems whatsoever with controls or lag in games, runs like a dream. Will play some more over the weekend and when some people here get codes/everyone gets it next week :)
MrSpoons
07-11-2008, 06:59
do you need a US account to get the demo from the gamestop link?
SpaceCoyote
07-11-2008, 08:47
Well that gamestop link actually worked (they must have crappy programmers if they don't even check for transaction ids!) and i've been playing it online for most of the night.
It's absolutely fantastic and I really can't wait to get my hands on the full game.
I played about 6 - 7 games at least and there was no lag at all during any of the games, smooth as butter.:thumbs:
Each game was different too, the AI Director is an evil *******, the way you hear sounds from one direction and then have zombies either appear behind you/from above you etc. No game's been the same so far.
The demo goes public worldwide next tuesday (people who preordered only get it early for a few days) and I highly advise anyone to give it a go, it's a blast and it will be more fun to play with forumite/friends than random americans. Though funnily enough every single random person I met was actually pretty cool. One guy even said something like 'I've been waiting for this game my entire life!' :lol: The way the game makes you work together doesn't give you time for any messing around/griefing. Really well thought out design.
So this sounds like a definate purchase?
entrywound
07-11-2008, 09:05
Thanks for the intel, Mr Woo, I'm getting quite excited for this now. How long did the code take to get through to you as I'm chomping at the bit for mine to turn up!
PaulieC79
07-11-2008, 09:19
I've changed my pre-order about 4 times now for this to get cheaper prices :lol: That Game price with the vouchers is excellent. Really can't wait for this.
Savagexii
07-11-2008, 10:14
Excellent demo, was expecting a really short level to play on but it's actually bigger than I imagined it to be. It's alot of fun really, everything feels smooth and well thought out, lovely graphics and sound, hectic game play and everything I came to expect basically.
The hunters are proving to be a real pain at times, leaping about like they're spider man or something :p difficult to nail them, and the gooey-vision after being sicked on is really disorientating, I can see that scaring the pants off you when you're really in the thick of it.
I played on normal difficulty which so far is proving to be a litle too easy in singleplayer at least, pistols had unlimitd ammo, and I even picked up an extra pistol at one point which meant I could pretty much fire off rounds like crazy into crowds without having to reload too much, 30 bullets per clip you see.
Can't wait to try it out co-op next, this is easily matching any expectations I had. Great fun.
Havent had anything back from the gamestop link, did the PC version under my name and the 360 version under my brothers
entrywound
07-11-2008, 13:54
Havent had anything back from the gamestop link, did the PC version under my name and the 360 version under my brothers I haven't either. It does say allow two days for it though, and I did only fill it in yesterday afternoon. It would've been nice to give it a blast tonight, but I guess there is still time for it to turn up (if, indeed, it will turn up).
rsbrowndog
07-11-2008, 19:39
I've just had a code turn up after registering around this time last night, so looks like you need to give it 24 hours...
Um, but I did register twice today with two other e-mail addresses I have access too, so if codes turn up on those they will be up for grabs!
(360 version I should point out, wish I'd done a PC one now as you can only select the 360 version at the Gamespot site now!)
Cheers,
Ryan
Damage Inc
07-11-2008, 20:18
Had my 360 code turn up today and had a quick go, seems ok so far. Nothing stood out and wowed me, and the zombies had a bit of a bot feel to them. Think i'll have to stick with it as I need to get to grips with the aiming.
entrywound
07-11-2008, 20:38
Got my code too, downloading the demo now...
rsbrowndog
07-11-2008, 22:12
Been playing the 360 demo. It's absolutely fantastic!!
I knew this was a must buy when 5 minutes in the wife came rushing up the stairs to see why I was screaming!!
Think I'll go with the cheaper PC version, but would be interested to know what format others are planning to go for...
Cheers,
Ryan
entrywound
07-11-2008, 23:05
What a game, truly superb! Been playing for only 10 minutes or so, but it's just brilliant! Anyone on now for some co-op??
Tom Whitaker
07-11-2008, 23:14
Leaving it downloading now and off to bed. Doc Emmet Brown would like the file size of the demo.
ONE POINT TWENTY-ONE GIGABYTES!
Grant666uk
08-11-2008, 01:13
Well I have a spare Xbox 360 code for left 4 dead. First person to tell me the name of the film that had a TAR zombie in it gets the code. :thumbs:
eye__writ
08-11-2008, 01:32
Well I have a spare Xbox 360 code for left 4 dead. First person to tell me the name of the film that had a TAR zombie in it gets the code. :thumbs:
The Return of the Living Dead?
entrywound
08-11-2008, 01:32
Well I have a spare Xbox 360 code for left 4 dead. First person to tell me the name of the film that had a TAR zombie in it gets the code. :thumbs: lol, nice quiz! I don't need the code, in fact I just played a few games with you, nice work soldier!
Grant666uk
08-11-2008, 01:35
The Return of the Living Dead?
Well done that zombie hunter. Just send me a email and I will send you the code.
Happy days.
Code sent. Add me if you want some co-op killing. Grant666uk
Grant666uk
08-11-2008, 01:37
lol, nice quiz! I don't need the code, in fact I just played a few games with you, nice work soldier!
Hi mate. That was some good co-op gaming. That American chap was cracking me up.
carlito8
08-11-2008, 02:02
360 version is currently £29.99 at Amazon.co.uk (http://www.thedvdforums.com/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=8) Sorry couldn't be bothered to provide the full link, too late.... :)
I'll be up for some games on the 360 too over the weekend if anyone fancies it :)
If anyone has a spare 360 code,I'd happily take it off them :)
Damn Im still waiting for my code !!!!
EA are Involved in some top games this year and are really surpassing everyones expectations - Spore, Fifa 09, Dead Space, Mirrors Edge and L4D (Distributor) to name a few.
I know i'm gonna love this cant wait!!
WeaselFierce
08-11-2008, 06:39
Just got my Xbox code so starting to download now. It's such a problem deciding which format to go for these days. I prefer PCs for FPSs but most of my mates are now only playing on Xbox... :shrug:
splobber
08-11-2008, 07:50
Anyone got a spare code for the demo or know where I can get one from? :thumbs:
omega man
08-11-2008, 07:53
After playing the demo ive preordered this. wasnt to keen on zombie boomer and the like. But after spraying infected with a smg and watching him twitch like a bitch im sold...
SpaceCoyote
08-11-2008, 09:27
Got my code this morning, downloaded and installed!
Only had a quick go on 1 player, but how tense is this?
I especially like the completely dark locations and the torch adds real tension.
Looking forward to playing as a group.
Feel free to add my GT if you want a game sometime:
SPACE C0Y0TE (the o's are zeros)
Got my 360 code this morning too, no sign of my PC code though!, just downloading now
rustybin
08-11-2008, 10:04
Thought this was pretty good (360). Seem to be a one trick pony - shoot the **** out of everything. No puzzles / tactics or anything. Which might not be a bad thing necessarily.
Reminded me a little of The Club - Blast your way through the level trying to find the safe room / exit.
Yeah i thinking they could of added survivors you had to rescue or something
i only just started reading about this game. videos look great, fast zombies + "like The Club" sounds right up my alley. would love a spare 360 code if anyone has one!
Loving this so far. Had some cracking games earlier.
Playing with MattKB and a random (who was a decent chap) on Expert. We'd just gotten outside, "This is pretty easy for expert" Matt says at which point approx 300 zombies break through the closed door he had his back to and nearly gnawed his face off.
Then at the end I was about to enter the safe room on the second floor balcony, when just as I was about to put my foot through the door a smoker grabbed from the floor below and dragged me back down there. I got saved and limped back into the safe room with a sliver of health when the last survivor got jumped by a hunter right outside and I got killed by friendly fire while trying to save him. :lol:
Tried pc and 360 demo.Got to say its so much easier to control on pc using a mouse/keyboard but then i never could work fps with the xbox controller.
ShakeyJake
08-11-2008, 17:49
Anyone got a spare code for the demo or know where I can get one from? :thumbs:
Still need one? I just received another for some reason
pearywinkle
08-11-2008, 18:32
Where could I download the demo for this, just watched the trailer and might buy! How much is demo? Thanks!
Some how many people have the 360 version, do we have a team of 4??
I'd love a 360 code if anyone has a spare :) Or knows where I could get one.
Yeah, ditto. Love to have a go on this, so if anyone has a 360 code spare?
(and will be buying no doubt, for those interested in making up online teams)
Idle Child
08-11-2008, 20:38
How does it feel? Does it seem a little simialr to a classic Valve game like Half Life 2, but with Zombies? From the vids I've seen I actually got a hint of Counterstrike from it - not sure why..
Anyone about now and fancy having a few games ?
splobber
08-11-2008, 21:21
Still need one? I just received another for some reason
Oooh, please mate. :thumbs:
If you could drop me a mail then that would be great. :notworthy
This is fantastic! Just spent 30 mins on it, really exciting. Some gimp was shooting us all on there earlier, so we killed him off and made for the safe room :D
The demo is going public on the 11th ....some people have no patience ...:nono:
PaulieC79
09-11-2008, 00:00
Played about 30 mins too with a couple of mates. The game is great. Superb atmosphere.
The demo is going public on the 11th ....some people have no patience ...:nono:
well some people didn't know that :dork:
thats for the info!
i'm not a hardcore gamer, so don't follow the hype around all the games coming out, but based on the videos and reports on the beta, my amazon order is in!
my amazon order is in!
at £29.99, mine is too!
Are Amazon any good at getting stuff out in time, or is it going to turn up on the monday after?:shrug:
ShakeyJake
09-11-2008, 08:24
Oooh, please mate. :thumbs:
If you could drop me a mail then that would be great. :notworthy
YGM :thumbs:
360 version is currently £29.99 at Amazon.co.uk (http://www.thedvdforums.com/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=8) Sorry couldn't be bothered to provide the full link, too late.... :)
Taken advantage of that :thumbs:
Jedibitch
09-11-2008, 09:52
and me, can't see the supermarkets beating that by much!
what is amazon like for pre-orders? much difference of delivery with different postage options?
entrywound
09-11-2008, 12:26
what is amazon like for pre-orders? much difference of delivery with different postage options? You may have to pay for 1st class to get it on day of release - I recently ordered GOW2 with them and my estimated delivery date changed quite considerably when I upgraded from the free delivery option, with the game turning up on release day. I have a pre-order for this at Game (http://www.thedvdforums.com/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=50&url=http://www.game.co.uk), with a £35.99 base price, but with a voucher floating around the web and another discount scheme applied, it's been reduced down to Amazon price levels.
well this weeks dole was going on little big planet, but I think this is well worth a punt.
just tried the demo, great fun :D
adds to preorders
Just played the PC version, and it looks quite a bit better than the 360 version. Cant make my mind up as to which one to buy now
mjpartyboy
10-11-2008, 15:10
I have a pre-order for this at Game (http://www.thedvdforums.com/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=50&url=http://www.game.co.uk), with a £35.99 base price, but with a voucher floating around the web and another discount scheme applied, it's been reduced down to Amazon price levels.
If only I could find a Game voucher code that would work with preorders. Everyone I've tried says "Code not recognised".
Bapapapa
10-11-2008, 15:27
well this weeks dole was going on little big planet, but I think this is well worth a punt.lol
lol
aye. at least we now know who bought those 4 DVDs over on the "general" forum :lol:
Even funnier that LBP is of course PS3 only and this is 360. I'm ringing the Daily Mail as I type this.
I got a preview code off another forum, so will be checking this out tonight. Gamertag "GeeBeeVee" if anyone else is on tonight.
gjkendall
10-11-2008, 17:59
Fancied trying the demo for this through Steam, but cannot download it without pre-ordering...gonna have to give it a miss.
Shame!
EDIT: Do you need a mega spec machine to play this? I can play Half Life2 on this machine easily (and yougamers state I can play it, but I'm not sure how up to date their ranking is)
Fancied trying the demo for this through Steam, but cannot download it without pre-ordering...gonna have to give it a miss.
Shame!
EDIT: Do you need a mega spec machine to play this? I can play Half Life2 on this machine easily (and yougamers state I can play it, but I'm not sure how up to date their ranking is)
It goes public tomorrow so you'll be able to download it then :)
anyone know what time it's going to hit Marketplace tomorrow night?
Wendelius
10-11-2008, 21:15
Fancied trying the demo for this through Steam, but cannot download it without pre-ordering...gonna have to give it a miss.
Shame!
As has been said, download it tomorrow. This was just early demo access for preorders.
Had a game with 2 friends tonight (PC) and it was a blast. I'm amazed how well the game handles all those zombies rushing around (both friends are in opposite sides of the States) and how much fun we had. Once the creepy music starts and zombies start breaking down a door, you can't help but feel a bit apprehensive. :clap:
Wendelius
my take after 1.5 hrs play on 360:
the music makes this. incredibly atmospheric, the sense of creeping dread is real.
graphics are a bit of a timewarp. including the old counterstrike "legs visible though a door" thing.
but hats off to them for trying something new. played the same level 3 or 4 times and it was totally different each one. online a bit hit and miss with some guys rushing ahead, or setting off the car alarm for fun etc.
but that pre-order is solid. and with some decent friends in tow, essential.
had some great games of co-op last night but the randoms whose idea of team work is to hide when someone is down are :brickwall
then there are the friendly fire yanks :oh-hum:
brilliant online though, can't wait for the retail.
entrywound
11-11-2008, 09:29
had some great games of co-op last night but the randoms whose idea of team work is to hide when someone is down are :brickwall
then there are the friendly fire yanks :oh-hum:
brilliant online though, can't wait for the retail. Yep, we had some great games last night, different every time. Normal difficulty is way too easy, Expert is possibly only slightly too hard, while Advanced seems to be where it's at - sometimes you can get through, other times you end up brown bread.
while Advanced seems to be where it's at
didn't enjoy expert at all, advanced was better, despite saying it was too easy one minute then everyone was dead the next :D
not sure I'll be playing with yanks again too much, are they bound by some strange law to use the words gay & retard every few seconds :thinking:
would be much better in private games with all friends or spare slots taken by bots, even if they do steal all the goodies :lol:
gjkendall
11-11-2008, 12:12
Will I be able to play this with the following spec?
Processor Intel Centrino 2® Core™ 2 Duo (P7350 - 2.0 GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 3MB)
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
RAM HIGH (4096MB 4GB)
Hard Drive 250GB
Graphics Dedicated (NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GS with 256MB Memory)
mjpartyboy
11-11-2008, 13:02
Is the demo on the Marketplace yet, it wasn't when I checked about an hour ago?
Demo is apparently now out.
Wendelius
11-11-2008, 15:33
Do yourself a favour and try it online with friends. It's an absolute riot that way. Playing with bots offline is a much weaker experience.
Wendelius
Demo is apparently now out.
It is indeed there now. Looking forward to this :)
Do yourself a favour and try it online with friends. It's an absolute riot that way. Playing with bots offline is a much weaker experience.
was surprised how good offline with bots is tbh, but is true the real joy is playing online, as long as you have a like minded team.
there were times last night I was getting v hacked off, guess some ppl just don't get what co-op means, was better with just 2 of us & bots.
will be playing later if anyone wants someone to make up the numbers :thumbs:
I'll be up for some games, my XBL names is below
Wendelius
11-11-2008, 16:02
wheres the PC version?
On Steam.
Also, here is a spoilery graphical look at the Dead Air episode: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2008/11/10/rps-exclusive-left-4-deads-dead-air-campaign/ Reads like lots of fun but avoid the link if you don't want to know anything about the level before release.
Wendelius
is the demo on steam just for pre-orders though??
Wendelius
11-11-2008, 16:14
is the demo on steam just for pre-orders though??
Not from today onwards. It's open to everyone. It was only locked until yesterday.
Wendelius
Im dloading at the moment from Steam - got this on order from Amazon - need to see if its still a buy...
Just downloaded and played. Gives a very good taster, and it's as fun as expected.
Those buggers are fast! And I got slimed a few times by those feeders..
gjkendall
11-11-2008, 18:57
I'm downloading this too...hope my system can play it ok!
Pretty low system specs needed - it played very well on my laptop that only has a 6800
gjkendall
11-11-2008, 21:23
Pretty low system specs needed - it played very well on my laptop that only has a 6800
What I wanted to hear!:clap:
Thankyou
mjpartyboy
12-11-2008, 09:11
I finally got to play the demo late last night and loved it! It has lived up to what I expected from when I first saw 360 game play videos. It's fast and frantic and a laugh like Gears 2's Horde mode. My preorder is staying.
Downloaded and played on the 360 last night, most fun I've had in ages...
i think i played this too much last night. I just saw a fat woman where I work waddling across the open plan office and my first thought was "BOOMER!"
not sure if the main game will be anygood after an hour....but the intro movie on this was the best ive seen for ages, i could have kept watching it like a movie.
not sure if the main game will be anygood after an hour....but the intro movie on this was the best ive seen for ages, i could have kept watching it like a movie.
Well put it this way, ive probably played the demo (which is just 2 stages) for about 5-6 hours in total atm, so the full game should keep my interest alot longer :D
gjkendall
12-11-2008, 19:38
Forgot to start the d/l off again, I'm only on 75% (turned the PC off last night)....I am desperate to give this a blast now...I guess the servers are getting hammered hence it's slow to come down!
Idle Child
12-11-2008, 19:47
Played some online demo last night with Mr Woo and others, it was quite a blast and certainly has me interested in getting the full game.
I do wonder though - are there many alternative routes to the save checkpoints? After playing some more I thought perhaps a drawback of the "No Mercy" level was it's linearity (which it disguises well) but it's still a direct route down the subway and into the depot.
I think we could see many add-on levels, and maybe extra character skins and weapons with future DLC perhaps.
Also, gameplay advise please - but what is so dangerous about Witches that you should turn off your flashlights? And why do some players have a yellow glow around them sometimes?
gjkendall
12-11-2008, 19:47
Arrgghhh...download is complete, it now wants to do a bloody update!
Maybe be on tonight, but will deffo be on tomorrow night!
Bring it on!
I'm online now (360) if any fancies a blast!
Savagexii
12-11-2008, 20:56
Also, gameplay advise please - but what is so dangerous about Witches that you should turn off your flashlights? And why do some players have a yellow glow around them sometimes?
These are just guesses, but I think the yellow glow means that character has been vomited on by a Boomer? Might be wrong, unless it's purely a health thing.
As for the flash lights/witch, as far as I can tell she's just a pain in the arse to kill (at least on the harder difficulty), and you have the option of bypassing her altogether if you wish by turning off the torches and not shooting at her.
internetuser
12-11-2008, 22:03
This sounds good fun, got plenty of time now for Live action... but my BT line aint live yet, and then I need broadband on my line...arrgghhh can not even get the demo....
Idle Child
12-11-2008, 22:07
These are just guesses, but I think the yellow glow means that character has been vomited on by a Boomer? Might be wrong, unless it's purely a health thing.
As for the flash lights/witch, as far as I can tell she's just a pain in the arse to kill (at least on the harder difficulty), and you have the option of bypassing her altogether if you wish by turning off the torches and not shooting at her.
Thanks for that.
I wonder, can you get bitten and turn into a Zombie, or is it just a case of being ripped apart on the floor "Day Of the Dead" Style and sitting out until (if) your team reach a checkpoint?
As I recall from playing earlier, the yellow glow means the character in question has been jumped on by a hunter, or constricted by a smoker, so they're in need of rescuing by you or another player.
SIMON ADEBISI
12-11-2008, 22:46
Is there a single player mode in this?
captaineyecatch
12-11-2008, 22:55
Is there a single player mode in this?
Yes with the other 3 characters being controlled by the AI - works very well.
SIMON ADEBISI
12-11-2008, 22:59
Cool but ive just realised this is 360/pc and not PS3 :cry:
Took me a while to d/l tonight, well worth it tho!
subdude2k
13-11-2008, 07:32
Played the demo of this last night and I think Valve have yet another big hit on
their hands. :)
Great fun with good building of tension. Although my last play through involved
disturbing a Witch. That didn't go well :eek:
Not tried it online yet.. just in single player mode for now but anticipate it'll be
even better with real people controlling the other characters.
PaulieC79
13-11-2008, 08:27
Tried the single player last night, its decent but nothing like playing with some mates.
SpaceCoyote
13-11-2008, 08:49
Cool but ive just realised this is 360/pc and not PS3 :cry:
Points and laughs.
Worth getting 360 for this alone, although I can imagine the experience wearing thin after a while.
WeaselFierce
13-11-2008, 09:29
If anyone's playing the on the PC my Steam user name is WeaselFierce. :thumbs:
Tried the demo very quickly this morning (single player) and loved it :) :thumbs:
MaddyPaulus
13-11-2008, 11:41
One thing I don't recommend....
Playing the single player in a dark room, all alone, at 3am.
I had a LOT of trouble getting to sleep after that! ;)
One thing I don't recommend....
Playing the single player in a dark room, all alone, at 3am.
I had a LOT of trouble getting to sleep after that! ;)
You big girl ;):thumbs:
MaddyPaulus
13-11-2008, 14:13
Played through it again in daylight... still made me jump a few hundred times! :nuts:
I was surprised that online play with randoms worked well and people generally tried to save your ass.
Top fun.,,, although I think the missus is a bit annoyed as she shut the living room door AND my gaming room door because of my screaming! :lol:
entrywound
13-11-2008, 16:08
although I think the missus is a bit annoyed as she shut the living room door AND my gaming room door because of my screaming! :lol: I had exactly the same thing the other night, the Mrs wasn't too impressed at my girly screams of 'help, I'm dead' and 'they're coming right at me, hundreds of them' over and over
WeaselFierce
13-11-2008, 16:14
LOL! My wife finds the constant shouts of "Reloading!" over and over very annoying. It's tempered though, she says, by watching and laughing at me squirm and jump in my seat while playing.
This game is mental. Proper freaky when they all cram out of a doorway gunning for you. I wasn't going to bother with this as i've still got Half Life Eps 1 & 2 to finish but this is sufficiently different and i bet a blast in multi-player.
Had a bash at this earlier this evening on the pc....good game deffo pre-order bit new to steam though my username is TEL42 if anyone wants to add me....u can add me on steam yeh?
TEL.
WeaselFierce
13-11-2008, 19:24
Had some good games today (and a couple of bad). It really does make a huge difference when you get a good cooperative team going.
Just had my first go on the demo, and I'm very happy with my £30 pre-order at Amazon!!! Hopefully over the full game this'll be great!
gjkendall
14-11-2008, 07:11
Played this for a bit last night...very good it is too.
Played a bit in single player so I could get used to the controls. Then spent a while trying to find multi-player games, had a couple of successful games, but people kept dropping out or closing the game.
Loved the bit where I was on the train, my team were dotted around the station picking off zombies, when all of a sudden that massive thing appeared and wiped the team out in about a minute, leaving me trapped in the train!
I'll be playing tonight!
first game i played rounded a corner with team mate in tow and a witcher was kinda hunched over quick shot gun blast to the head and she jumps on the team mate.......game over:nuts:
WeaselFierce
14-11-2008, 16:35
Played a bit in single player so I could get used to the controls. Then spent a while trying to find multi-player games, had a couple of successful games, but people kept dropping out or closing the game.
Yeah, I had lots of drop out problems on the PC too (no probs encountered on the Xbox I have to say).
Found it better to join games in progress rather than go through the lobby system. Seemed more reliable for whatever reason.
mjpartyboy
15-11-2008, 14:30
LEEROOOOOOOY JENKINS!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrn4JMxsN_o
ShakeyJake
15-11-2008, 14:35
:lol:
LEEROOOOOOOY JENKINS!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrn4JMxsN_o
:lol: "You all used me like a pipe bomb!"
gjkendall
15-11-2008, 15:01
His wailing "you shot the car", made me laugh!
It is mad this game....all is calm, one mistake and you are swarmed big time by zombies!
WeaselFierce
15-11-2008, 15:23
LEEROOOOOOOY JENKINS!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrn4JMxsN_o
:lol: LMAO!!! :notworthy OMG! That brought tears of laughter! Genius.
RomerojpgX
15-11-2008, 15:25
Well thats not real people playing that clip surley, actors springs to mind, so they can get on the net.
Still looks frentic stuff! would a year old PC play it well is mind problem, it looks far from graphically amazing so I hope I can, if anything it looks very basic compared to bells and whisstles shooters of late, and exactly like half Life 2 but with more dark.
Still cant decide weather to get the 360 or PC version. The PC version looks miles better, but the 360 will have more communication over xboxlive, decisions, decisions
I've started a thread in the online gaming forum for xbox players, show some interest and we'll get together a handy list of players for zombie culling team play!
internetuser
15-11-2008, 18:02
Hope the supermarkets do this cheap, I dobt it tho as its not a main stream title is it.
My phone line goes live on Monday/Tuesday, hope I can get BB live for the weekend
rustybin
15-11-2008, 18:14
It's only £29.99 at Amazon
Left 4 Dead - Xbox 360 (http://www.thedvdforums.com/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=8&url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001GIOGE6/thedvdforums-21)
and £19.99 for the PC version
internetuser
15-11-2008, 18:29
I get paid friday, and amazon will take the money prior to that tho....
'would a year old PC play it well is mind problem, it looks far from graphically amazing so I hope I can, if anything it looks very basic compared to bells and whisstles shooters of late, and exactly like half Life 2 but with more dark'
If it can play HL2 then it can play this....
gjkendall
16-11-2008, 12:15
Just had an odd game, played pretty well as a team until we got near to the safe room. The three others started shooting each other until they were all imobilised on the floor, then they started on me.
So I just grabbed a gas cannister and blew it up near them.
Sadly, this attracted the hourde, and I was torn limb from limb....
All the while, the other three were being somewhat abusive to me via the chat!
LordoftheDance
16-11-2008, 12:20
'would a year old PC play it well is mind problem, it looks far from graphically amazing so I hope I can, if anything it looks very basic compared to bells and whisstles shooters of late, and exactly like half Life 2 but with more dark'
If it can play HL2 then it can play this....
You shouldn't have any problems at all mate. My PC's about 4 years old and runs it just fine, although I do have to turn some of the details down and run it at 1152x864 - it still looks good to me. :)
gjkendall
If that's on the subway level, people playing the demo tend not to go in the safe room as it ends the demo, so they just keep playing on
have you seen this:
http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/22599
shows you what its like to play as the infected, plus lots o' discussion about how well it translates to the 360. I really cannot wait for this Friday. can't remember the last time I was so looking forward to a game.
last min at the end of this video, playing as infected, as a boomer, shooting vomit over the survivors in the room and then ducking round the corner as the horde descend on them is hilarious.
bring on the undead!
RomerojpgX
16-11-2008, 12:57
'would a year old PC play it well is mind problem, it looks far from graphically amazing so I hope I can, if anything it looks very basic compared to bells and whisstles shooters of late, and exactly like half Life 2 but with more dark'
If it can play HL2 then it can play this....
You shouldn't have any problems at all mate. My PC's about 4 years old and runs it just fine, although I do have to turn some of the details down and run it at 1152x864 - it still looks good to me. :)
:thumbs: Thanks all.
Ohh I can play HL2 at max resolution with everything turned to max easy, I thought for some reason Left for Dead would add some sort of extra shader stuff that made my PC unable to see it all :D
For under £20 I may get it, as hell it looks fun, more fun than the usual multiplayer games.
All I keep hearing is the same descriptions from people, fun, and scary.
Just ordered the PC version off Amazon UK, seems a bit daft to pay almost double for the Steam version or the 360 version that doesn't control or look as good.
RomerojpgX
16-11-2008, 14:13
Yup the control thing still gets to me, how anyone can think for a heartbeat a pad is better (more controlable, effective, precise, accturate, quick) than mouse and keyboard is beyond me.
Still I guess my PS3 would be better for most people as barley noone I know plays games on a PC :( shame they cannot link up all versions online and let us all play, but if they did that the PC players would decimate all the console gamers as they have the mouse advatage. There must be some way to get us all online on mixed formats at level pegging, well you would think.
Can you play it on PS3 with a mouse? or is that a silly question?
romero - well its not coming out on the ps3 anyhow. and no, you can'y play 360 with a mouse.
i used to play pc shooters, but much prefer to play on the 360 now. reasons:
1. not as much cheating (tho I accept this has improved on PC now)
2. i can sit on the sofa
3. Most people use the headset, and it works well
4. I gave up on PC games cause I was sick of upgrading the PC every year
Everyone is on a level playing field when it comes to using the pad, and thats the important thing to me
It's not being released on PS3.
fivebyfive
16-11-2008, 14:45
does the 360 demo have single player mode or is online mulltiplayer only?
Single player also, with your team-mates being computer controlled.
fivebyfive
16-11-2008, 14:55
:thumbs:
thanks going to d/l it now
RomerojpgX
16-11-2008, 15:07
Ahh I thought it was all consoles :D guess that means PC for me then haha
LordoftheDance
16-11-2008, 16:24
I agree with you Romero - I've tried playing FPSs on my PS3, and they're just not the same at all as mouse + keyboard on PC.
Unfortunately, due to the age of my PC, it means I miss out on some of the moer graphically-intensive games (Crysis ran like a dog and I daren't try Call of Duty 4) but I don't mind.
If you can play TF2 on your rig Stiggers, you can play this.
Would be great to have a few of the DVDF Steam group playing this on PC together :)
RomerojpgX
16-11-2008, 17:39
Yup I would be up for games of Left for Dead on Steam :D tried it with a few other games on this forum, sadly barley no one plays PC games anymore, apart from Team Fortress 2 :D I ordered it anyway, fingers crossed its released on time and all the wonderful patches fix any bugs.
LouBarlow
16-11-2008, 17:43
The 360 pad is a lot better for FPS's than the PS3 I think. I far prefer said genre on the 360 now too, over the PC, for largely the reasons toffee gives above.
Haven't had time for the demo of this yet, but I trust yous lots opinions, so will buy it blind I think.
LordoftheDance
16-11-2008, 17:43
If you can play TF2 on your rig Stiggers, you can play this.
Would be great to have a few of the DVDF Steam group playing this on PC together :)
Thanks matey, I know - pre-ordered it after playing the demo which, as you say, ran perfectly well. :thumbs:
Why wasn't this out for halloween?, they missed a trick there.
I'm really looking forward to this - the utter chaotic carnage that ensues once you've attracted a gaggle of goulies is pure gaming 'WTF!!' brilliance.
I'm ***** at FPS games at the best of times so i expect to view most of this game from the floor or covered in vomit - it'll probably happen in-game too.
If you can play TF2 on your rig Stiggers, you can play this.
oh yeah, I forgot:
5. People who play games on their PC insist on calling it their "rig" :lol::lol::lol:
RomerojpgX
16-11-2008, 20:21
Well downloaded the demo, tried to go online but it was hell. I kept logging on and everyone would vote me off instantly! the games I did get it disconected within 60 seconds, not good. Hope its just a demo thing.
Played single player in the end :( not that good when you know your team mates are poor PC players, still hordes are nice.
Hopefully the full game will be better online, as I gave up.
Jimmyboy
16-11-2008, 21:00
Played it tonight on 360, no problems with Live and the people I was with took it seriously. Took ages to finish the 2nd stage, I like it but I'm not sure on the random over powered non-zombies.
were you using a mic? due to co-op nature of the game, i heard on PC folks were being voted off if they were not using one.
As with all games - it will be more fun with people you know hence my suggestion for the DVDF Steam group to play.
I think we can let t@xman be Leroy though :D
fivebyfive
16-11-2008, 21:23
really liking the demo, another game to buy
RomerojpgX
16-11-2008, 21:54
were you using a mic? due to co-op nature of the game, i heard on PC folks were being voted off if they were not using one.
Ahh that could make sense, saying that its amazing how few people have mikes on any format. I do not know one person on PC, or 360 who does it. I own one for PC, but would never use it, the rest of the house would think i was crazy shouting :lol:
I will say the PC version ran with everything at Max out levels, and 1080 resolution, even when the hordes explode onto the screen. So I guess the engine is not about being georgous, its mostly about argggh look they are coming :D
Is there a DVDF steam group created yet then?
Bingo Bongo
16-11-2008, 23:19
I downloaded the Demo for my 360 yesterday and have not been able to put the controller down.
Brilliant - best game I've seen in ages - love the dynamics of the 4 characters, I can see the story becoming really intreresting.
Hope Santa bring it for me!
Cheers
Jez
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